Lab - Histologic Technician - Ht (Prn) - Findlay, United States - Blanchard Valley Hospital

Blanchard Valley Hospital

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Findlay, United States

4 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Maintains equipment and documentation
Maintains quality control records
Requests supply procurement
Prepares working reagents
Participates in the preparation of technical procedures and offers technical consultation as appropriate
Maintains histology work and storage areas for a clean and orderly environment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1:
Performs all duties deemed necessary by the Pathologist or laboratory management. Completed assignments reflect average rating or better quality of work. Works at a suitable pace. Can adjust as workload increases. Maintains organization of the work despite frequent interruptions. Maintains clean, neat, professional appearance. Wears I.D. badge and complies with departmental dress codes.

Duty 2:
Properly processes incoming specimens maintaining accuracy of all demographic information for registration and submission into Meditech. Maintains specimen integrity during cassette production and specimen labeling.

Duty 3:
Properly labels all patient tissue samples as well as maintains accurate transcription of patient identifiers to slide. Correctly labels slides verifying patient identifiers.

Duty 4:

Prepares stains according to the needs and requests of the Pathologists and accurately prepares and maintains reagents needed to produce high quality slides.

Duty 5:

Applies appropriate technical judgment in the selection and execution of tissue processing including using judgment as to the depth of tissue section to provide representative sections and to the accuracy and correct orientation of tissue samples while embedding.

Duty 6:
Maintains quality control and equipment maintenance records.

Duty 8:
Regularly demonstrates knowledge of job duties and departmental function. Seeks continuing education necessary to maintain knowledge of developing technology in the area. Attends conferences, workshops and/or completes relevant continuing education.

Is an active participant in laboratory meetings, shows good organizational skills to ensure that patient results are available in a timely manner, uses a systematic approach to all areas of work.

Shows willingness to learn new procedures. Prioritizes work correctly to ensure that the quickest response times are met for most areas of the job.

Duty 9:
Interacts well with patients, physicians, and other customers. Cooperates with other professionals both inside and outside of the lab. Properly addresses questions to those outside of the laboratory profession. Consistently maintains a cheerful, professional manner. Makes suggestions in a positive, tactful manner.

Duty 10:
Utilizes break times appropriately to the staffing and workload. Is punctual and is present when scheduled. Adheres to attendance policy.

Duty 11:

Completes all the mandatory learning experiences for the specific job along with assigned lab competency requirements and provide documentation of completion.

Duty 12:
Demonstrates sufficient computer skills and literacy to carry out the duties of this position.

Duty 13:
Works within, and behaves consistently with the mission, vision, and values of the system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
HT (ASCP) registration or equivalent certification, or willingness to obtain certification from a NAACLS accredited program in Histotechnician (unless "grandfathered" by CLIA 88) is required within 3 years of date of hire.
Associate's degree in related field, or willingness to obtain an associate degree in Histotechnology, or related clinical laboratory degree, within 3 years of date of hire.
A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver's license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state). You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.
Positive serviceoriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their agespecific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year (1) experience in a histology laboratory under the supervision of a board certified pathologist
Associate degree with specific credit hours in chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and histology (unless "grandfathered" by CLIA 88)
Member of a professional organization